diff --git a/synapse/config/logger.py b/synapse/config/logger.py
index dc68683fbc..ec72c95436 100644
--- a/synapse/config/logger.py
+++ b/synapse/config/logger.py
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ handlers:
   console:
     class: logging.StreamHandler
     formatter: precise
+    filters: [context]
 
 loggers:
     synapse: